Photo gallery: Kewanee Martin Luther King Day 2022

Star Courier

AmeriCorps members from several local agencies served at this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration, held at the Kewanee Public Library. Serving at the event were Mary Findley from the YMCA, Alvin Cole from Henry County Senior Citizens, Branton Robinson and Esmeralda Paredes from Sunshine Community Services Center, and volunteer Anita Blanks, a former AmeriCorps member. The youth learned about Martin Luther King and his contributions to society, participated in various activities, received free books and enjoyed a piece of birthday cake.

An Americorps volunteer reads a story for attendees.
An Americorps volunteer reads a story for attendees.
Kids had plenty to keep them busy at the MLK Day event.
Kids had plenty to keep them busy at the MLK Day event.
Kids participated in activities and received free books for attending.
Kids participated in activities and received free books for attending.
An MLK Day participant shows off her craft work.
An MLK Day participant shows off her craft work.
Kewanee Americorps volunteers helped provide the event for area kids.
Kewanee Americorps volunteers helped provide the event for area kids.

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